CVE-2024-43905

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Aug 26, 2024
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
CWE ID 476

Summary

CVE-2024-43905 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that involves a null pointer dereference related to the vega10_hwmgr component. It affects multiple products, including various configurations of the AMD graphics driver. The vulnerability has been mitigated through patches that ensure proper return value checks and null pointer handling. If exploited, this vulnerability poses a medium-level threat with potential high availability impact, as it can be triggered locally without user interaction. Organizations are advised to apply the latest patches to their systems to remediate this vulnerability effectively.

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